Man stabbed while in line at video kiosk

Published: Tuesday, February 19, 2013 at 10:08 a.m.

Last Modified: Tuesday, February 19, 2013 at 4:47 p.m.

Gadsden police are investigating the stabbing of a 37-year-old man Monday in East Gadsden, according to a news release from the department.

The victim told police he was stabbed while standing in line about 7 p.m. at the Redbox video kiosk outside CVS on Hokes Street. The victim said he was waiting in line behind another man, whom he identified to police, and a verbal altercation turned physical. According to the victim, the offender pulled a knife and cut him on the side of his torso.

The victim went to Gadsden Regional Medical Center for treatment. His injuries were not life threatening, according to the report.

<p>Gadsden police are investigating the stabbing of a 37-year-old man Monday in East Gadsden, according to a news release from the department.</p><p>The victim told police he was stabbed while standing in line about 7 p.m. at the Redbox video kiosk outside CVS on Hokes Street. The victim said he was waiting in line behind another man, whom he identified to police, and a verbal altercation turned physical. According to the victim, the offender pulled a knife and cut him on the side of his torso.</p><p>The victim went to Gadsden Regional Medical Center for treatment. His injuries were not life threatening, according to the report.</p>